Hon. Nicholas W. Moyne recused himself from overseeing a lawsuit filed by Queens residents against the New York State Gaming Commission on March 20, citing a “social relationship with a member of respondent” as his reason for recusal on court documentation filed on April 2.
The lawsuit stems from criticisms over the gaming commission’s unanimous decision on Dec. 15 to issue a commercial casino license to the Metropolitan Park casino team, led by Hard Rock International and billionaire Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets.
The casino is slated to be built next to Citi Field in Flushing, and preparations for its construction are currently underway.
